
Portland Bridges from the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler
Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler Riding up river on a sternwheel paddle boat is as cool as it sounds. So is getting a full view of Portland and its bridges. One of the Willamette River winter boat cruises for nearly 40 years has been aboard the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler. Boats were once the only way to cross…

Cedar Creek Grist Mill, Washington’s Oldest Building That Is Still Doing Its Job
Picture perfect, like a scene on the front of a jigsaw puzzle box. A trip to the Cedar Creek Grist Mill in Woodland, Washington lets people walk into that picture. I had no idea what the mill looked like until I drove right up to it. The narrow, woodsy road leading down to the creek…

Gift Tag- Tilton River State Park
Given to the state of Washington as a gift from Otto and William Studhalter, the Tilton River State Park plaque is like a gift tag, a “To” and “From.” But, what is the gift of land? What does it mean when someone donates a piece of land? Dirt? Trees? Perhaps land is handed over…

Littlest Jailbreaks- Castle Rock Washington and Port Orford Oregon
Port Orford Jail, Port Orford Oregon
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